Flu Pandemic Historical Insights

The video discusses the 1918 flu pandemic's impact on Philadelphia, highlighting the Liberty Loan Parade's role in spreading the disease. It contrasts Philadelphia's overwhelmed healthcare system with New York's more effective response. Public fear and rumors spread as the flu moved westward. Efforts to develop a vaccine were largely unsuccessful, but some medical interventions helped. President Wilson's inaction is noted.

What event in Philadelphia marked the beginning of the flu outbreak?

• A music concert

• A sports event

• The Liberty Loan Parade

• A political rally

How did the flu spread rapidly after the Liberty Loan Parade?

• Through food supplies

• Through contaminated water

• Due to lack of quarantine measures

• By infected animals

What was one of the major challenges faced by Philadelphia hospitals during the flu outbreak?

• Inadequate food supplies

• Shortage of medical professionals

• Lack of electricity

• Insufficient funding

How did New York City attempt to control the spread of the flu?

• By distributing free food

• By closing all schools

• By instituting laws against spitting and urging people to wear masks

• By banning all public transportation

What was a common rumor about the cause of the flu?

• It was caused by bad weather

• It was a bioweapon released by German u-boats

• It was spread by cats

• It was due to contaminated milk

What was the main focus of the Rockefeller Institute during the flu outbreak?

• Training new doctors

• Improving hospital infrastructure

• Creating a vaccine for the flu

• Developing a cure for pneumonia

Why did the initial vaccines fail to prevent the flu?

• They were not distributed widely

• They caused severe side effects

• They targeted the wrong pathogen

• They were too expensive

What was one of the effective medical treatments for flu patients?

• Bloodletting

• Herbal remedies

• Anti-pneumonia vaccine and serum

• Antibiotics

What role did nurses play during the flu pandemic?

• They developed new vaccines

• They provided essential long-term care to patients

• They managed hospital finances

• They enforced quarantine laws

What was President Wilson's response to the influenza outbreak?

• He ordered a nationwide quarantine

• He focused on continuing the war effort

• He provided additional funding for hospitals

• He declared a state of emergency